May 2013 Archives

On behalf of Weiss, Alden & Polo, P.A. posted in US Citizenship on Friday, May 31, 2013.

While there are likely many in the Miami area who are interested in becoming citizens of the United States, individuals are not the only ones that care about immigration matters. Many businesses in the area are also watching the immigration debate in our nation's capital with great interest. There are many reasons employers are interested in the subject apart from fulfilling skilled positions. It also provides good publicity for the business and promotes diversity in the workplace.

On behalf of Weiss, Alden & Polo, P.A. posted in US Immigration Law on Friday, May 24, 2013.

Legislation of the much anticipated immigration overhaul has passed its first hurdle. This potentially takes some undocumented residents of South Florida one step closer to legal residency in the United States. Earlier this week the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill sending it to the full Senate for debate. The bill passed on a 13-to-5 bipartisan vote. Prior to its passage, more than 300 amendments were made.

Those who have been waiting in the United States for a green card are likely all too aware of how frustrating the process can be. There are a variety of ways in which a green card can be obtained. Regular readers of this blog may be aware of those that may be obtained either through family or work relationships. There is another program that few may be aware of in which applicants could obtain permanet residentcy via a green card. It is known as the diversity green card and recipeints are selected via a lottery.

On behalf of Weiss, Alden & Polo, P.A. posted in US Immigration Law on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

For individuals living in the Miami area who entered the United States without authorization, the threat of deportation currently looms over many of their heads. For undocumented immigrants this means a simple traffic stop could become a life changing event. A family in North Miami is currently dealing with that reality.

Many individuals living in the Miami area may be aware that there is more than one way to obtain legal residency in the United States. As it turns out, one of those ways may be through an investment in restaurants. According to a recent report a couple of chain restaurants are seeking investors from other countries to provide funding.

On behalf of Weiss, Alden & Polo, P.A. posted in US Immigration Law on Friday, May 3, 2013.

As individuals who live in Miami and beyond are likely aware, immigration matters can be complicated. Few cases are straightforward and even a seemingly small misstep can result in undesired consequences, such as deportation. A woman who is originally from Columbia is all too aware of this.

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